Fisherman's Wharf Park

ca. 1860
[Photo caption reads] A detail of the View of Victoria, 1860.
Major Bay is largely undeveloped.
BC Archives POP01538

1878
[Photo caption reads] Bird's-Eye View of Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C. 1878, detail.
Drawn by E.S. Glover, Published by M.W. Waitt & Co., Victoria, B.C.

1880's
The shores around Shoal Point and Major Bay offered a protected landing point and by the 1890's the development of the Outer Wharves changed the look of the untouched landscape into a gritty, industrial harbour for sailing ships and later steamers. A streetcar connected the wharf with downtown as early as 1890.

[Photo caption reads] Laing's Way, Major Bay, 1880's.
BC Archives F-09653

1884
[Photo caption reads] A Victoria lot plan of 1884 locates the shipyard on Major Bay along Erie Street.
City of Victoria Archives B00005

1891
[Photo caption reads] R.P. Rithet & Co's docks and warehouses with Major Bay shown at the right/center, 1891.
City of Victoria Archives PR234-1712

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